RE: GPS And Data Usage

Hi. I find that apple maps on my phone is more accurate than the Trekker Breeze plus and also it is faster reacting. With Blindsquare I get informed that the GPS accuracy is 5 meters whaere as the Trekker is stated to be 10 meters. The advantage with the Trekker is it will tell you if a

Re: Dictation bug fixed?

Hi sieghard, This I don't think is the dictation bug we're talking about now. It's the one where you hit send and then you wait for a while for voiceover to come back. And it takes longer to come back depending on the length of the thread to which you are replying. I have a brand-new iPhone 6s,

Re: A Quick Word On Beta Testing

Yes, I'm still experiencing this problem, and did throughout the IOS 9.1 betas. I did a restore on my iPhone 4S when I upgraded to IOS 9.0, but not since, which included the two updates to IOS 9.0, the betas of IOS 9.1 and now the released version of IOS 9.1. I'll try another restore when I

Re: Apple ID verification prompt asking for 2FA recovery key?

Update: it's fine. I just called Apple, and was told that the 9.1 update is prompting everyone with two factor authentication enabled to enter their key due to a certificate update. Oddly, when I entered my password just now, intending to give it the key, it didn't ask me for one. Go figure!

Re: GPS And Data Usage

Any GPS app for your iPhone will use data from your plan. Many other GPS apps will not give you the detailed information your use to with Trekker such as type of street crossing such as G Street crossing H street 4 way crossing. The GPS reciver in iPhone is ok but no match for your Trekker.

Re: GPS And Data Usage

There are GPS apps for your iPhone which download maps to your phone and then won't require you tu use your data plan. Therefore, you can download the maps over wifi and never need to use your data plan. On 10/24/2015 10:13 AM, Alan Paganelli wrote: Any GPS app for your iPhone will use data

RE: Calls: EndingCalls-iPhone

While I agree that being able to answer by pressing the home button and hangingup by pressing the power button might be another easy option, I don’t particularly consider it difficult to answer or hang up with a two-finger double tap or for that matter to locate the accept or end call buttons.

RE: GPS And Data Usage

Hi. The new Trekker Breeze plus was released back in May and had the latest maps installed. However I find that the Trekker will take a little time to acquire satellites and sometimes fails and needs to be turned off and then back on, whereas my phone will locate me accurately (even in doors)

RE: Calls: Ending Calls-iPhone

Ever Wonder WHY (Ol'Sighty) considers OtherOptions "UniversalAccessibility-UniversalDesign" because "they" must FEEL if they can DoIt, Why can't others As demonstrated by some of the ListMembers, who don't SEE the Need for additional "features" so "EveryOne" can benefit from using an

Re: Another Small Bug that May Be Related to the Loss of Automatic Time Announcement in iOS 9.1

Hi, The lock sound is different than the unlock sound that used to be present in iOS 6 and earlier. Apple removed that sound starting with 7 when you unlock the device, and it hasn’t returned since. I honestly think the sound you guys are hearing is a VoiceOver sound. Can someone provide me

Re: Apple ID verification prompt asking for 2FA recovery key?

Hi Alex, Perhaps they’re starting the process of letting people sign up for 2-factor authentication, which is different from the current 2-step authentication they have in place now. 2-factor authentication does away with recovery keys, and changes the codes you need to enter when signing into

Re: Reply all

Jenny, you need to type that address into the CC field if you can't get the reply all to work. > On Oct 24, 2015, at 9:35 AM, Jennie Facer wrote: > > Hi, > > I can't get the reply all to work any more. It won't show up in my options. I > belong to that iDevices group,

RE: Calls: Ending Calls-iPhone

Hi, That is why I don't depend on the two finger double tap. Gestures have not always been reliable in IOS 9. Voiceover also has been known to cut out and as has been previously stated sometimes you are in noisy environments and voiceover is not an option. -Original Message- From:

Re: A Quick Word On Beta Testing

go to apple store or call apple supprot and notify them. the lady fro apple headquarter shared with me as I asked question for few friends who are deafblind about the issues. she said there are no rip-offs, but apple is trying to plese everyone. if yo are happy with older models,then that is

Reply all

Hi, I can't get the reply all to work any more. It won't show up in my options. I belong to that iDevices group, and I can't reply to the whole group anymore. How do I do this now? Jenn and Kumi -- The following information is important for all members of the VIPhone list. If you have any

RE: Calls: Ending Calls-iPhone

Hi, I have no problem finding the answer or end buttons. However, sometimes that message button appears and it throws me off and I have been known to send someone to voicemail without meaning to now and then. I prefer my Plantronics Edge for the ability to just say answer or ignore because it

Re: Apple ID verification prompt asking for 2FA recovery key?

Hello, And if you don't get it. Is that OK, too? I haven't even typed in a password after the update. - Original Message - From: Alex Hall To: 'Eleanor Roberts' via VIPhone Date: Saturday, October 24, 2015 2:52 pm Subject: Re: Apple ID

Re: Reply all

I still get the reply all option in the Mail app when there are multiple addresses in the message I'm replying to, such as the sender and the mailing list. I only get a reply option if there's only one address in the message, such as when someone sends me a message directly. Could this message

Re: Reply all

Hello, What happens, if you flick to the left or the right from the reply button? - Original Message - From: Jennie Facer To: viPhone@googlegroups.com Date: Saturday, October 24, 2015 3:35 pm Subject: Reply all > > > Hi, > > I can't get the reply all to work

texting

Can you send a text to some one even if they are not in your contacts? I hope so. Patti -- The following information is important for all members of the VIPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate,

Re: GPS And Data Usage

I find that Trekker and Blind Square disagree on distance traveled. Blind Square says I have gone farther than Trekker does. -- The following information is important for all members of the VIPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel

Re: Calls: EndingCalls-iPhone

I've also found that, if in the phone app, flicking once to the left, then a single fingered double tap works. There are some situations, particularly in noisy environments, when you can't quite hear what you're doing or even if the phone has cut off. Therefore, the easier the better. By far

Re: Bluetooth Keyboard Recommendations.

Does anyone have any updates on use of the iClever keyboard? I either missed any additional info or there has not been anything said in the various places I monitor. On Sep 25, 2015, at 4:18 PM, Jonathan Mosen wrote: Hi Anita, mine is still shipping, but I just ordered an

Kobo accessible again

Hello everyone, Kobo with iOS9 is once again accessible. I’m able to read with a Braille display or just the built-in iOS voice, and I’ve managed to click on links to footnotes, read the footnote, and return to the book. Cheers, Anne -- The following information is important for all members

Re: Apple ID verification prompt asking for 2FA recovery key?

I've had that lately, I only click cancel and carry on as normal so far. Feels like a fishing scam, but can't trace where from. - Original Message - From: "Alex Hall" To: "'Eleanor Roberts' via VIPhone" Sent: Saturday, October 24, 2015

Re: Uber

Hi, it will ask to either register or sign in if already a user. Depending on your region, it will show up different payment options, the only thing you have to select correct country. Like in India Credit/Debit/Mobile Wallet and even cash payment option are available. Better if you opt for

RE: Calls: EndingCalls-iPhone

So, this "feature" will not likely reappear. In my humble opinion, then Samsung's GalaxyS6Edge & other Samsung MobilePhones, which utilize "its" HomeButton, provide "its" users an easier way to Answer Calls Cause you can answer by simply Pressing the HomeButton & Ending the Call by Pressing

RE: GPS And Data Usage

One huge advantage of most GPS apps is that they use online maps which are constantly updated. How old is the most recent Trekker map update, at best they are released once a year if I remember correctly. I also would hazard a guess and say that the iPhone's GPS receiver is very good and

Re: texting

not in my knowledge. if I send out text, no one tells me if I send by mistake. no knowledge. hoope this helps. -Original Message- From: Patti Johnson Sent: Saturday, October 24, 2015 2:12 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: texting Can you send a text to some one even if they

RE: Calls: EndingCalls-iPhone

Using the latest version of IOS on my 5 S, and just quickly pushing the power button ends my phone calls and goes to the locked screen. Not using headphones and the phone is pressed against my ear. This always works. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com

RE: Calls: EndingCalls-iPhone

That's YourOpinion, but I am QuiteSure there are some In "TheCommunity", who could benefit from such a "feature" Not EveryOne can easily perform the DoubleTap Gesture, which is (I presume) a requirement to efficiently use an iOSDevice I can Locate both Answer Call Icons, but not as easily

Re: Calls: EndingCalls-iPhone

I agree, but the two finger double tap hasn't always been reliable. There have been IOS releases when it just didn't work reliably, and I've had times when it may or may not answer a call but starts playing my music. Obviously, if there are bugs with the two finger double tap then they need to

RE: Calls: Ending Calls-iPhone

I'm not saying Apple should DoAway with DoubleTap to Answer Calls, but should add additional gestures MayBe that's not Apple No Criticism Just Thoughts & Opinions Based On MyExperience as Both an iOSUser & AndroidUser & WindowsUser At 09:43 AM 10/24/2015, you wrote: Hi, That is why I don't

Re: Dictation bug fixed?

Yes, happens with my 4S and 6S also. There are some things, such as this and I'm thinking too of the keyboard problems, where Voice-Over just is freaking out or not performing well. I do hope they get a handle on these things very soon. (Maybe Voice-Over needs an upgrade itself ) Carol P

Re: Calls: EndingCalls-iPhone

I have iOS 8.4 running on an iPhone 4S, and I'm still able to hang up calls using the sleep/wake button. Thanks, Ari > On Oct 23, 2015, at 9:36 PM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: > > No, I am pretty sure this is not an option any more ever since iOS 8 came out > last year. I

Re: Has anyone tried this?

Hi, Do also write to the list when you hear back, as I too would be interested. Thanks. -Original Message- From: Kimber Gardner Sent: Saturday, October 24, 2015 12:05 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Has anyone tried this? Sandy, I sent the developer an email

Re: ACCESSIBLE METRONOME

Thanks, I downloaded Taptranome and it does the job I want. It is also free/! Marie > On Oct 22, 2015, at 10:16 PM, Alex Hall wrote: > > I may have the spelling wrong, but Taptronome is good. You can simply tap the > screen at the interval you want, and it will use that

Re: Siri keeps reverting to using Samantha instead of the new female US English Siri voice in iOS 8.

Ah. I'll download it when I get home, then. But I was using it last night, and it's been on my phone ... until it decides it won't be anymore. I've been using this voice for a while, and this reverting back to using Samantha only recently started happening. Thanks, Ari > On Oct 24, 2015, at

Re: Calls: EndingCalls-iPhone

I try to use headphones when ever talking on the phone, but if I can't, I'll answer it the normal way. I wish this feature was still available in later iPhone models, as, at least for me, the proximity sensor is really unreliable. Whenever I wanted to go on speaker, it likes to not do so, and

moving apps using a bt keyboard

I know the vo+ shift+m keystroke so that I can delete an app, but How do I then move an appp? I used to know how to do this, but I've forgotten. Sent from my iPhone -- The following information is important for all members of the VIPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the

Re: Siri keeps reverting to using Samantha instead of the new female US English Siri voice in iOS 8.

It's working again. The gender options showed up. Female was selected, but I double-tapped on it again, just to make sure. Go figure. This is so strange! Thanks, Ari > On Oct 24, 2015, at 3:07 PM, Rajmund wrote: > > Hello, > What happens if you go right below

Re: favorite games

I see seven that are listed. interesting. I would love to play chess, football game if you coach, baseball if yo manage, parachesi, poker and blackjack, and scrabble. if anyone can design and program games, it would be blessing. also, I like to play hangman, too. thank you! -Original

Re: favorite games

there are a good few blackjack and poker accessible titles out there, such as. blindfold blackjack, blindfold video poker, de steno games (which includes atlantic city blackjack), iBlackjack hd, spoken21 (another blackjack game), and theta poker. they are just the one's I know of. Simon

Re: texting

If your friend has an iPhone, then you can send them a text by their phone number or email. Otherwise, you need their phone number in order to send them a text. Hope this helps. Chris > On Oct 24, 2015, at 2:24 PM, Paul Richard McGann wrote: > > not in my knowledge.

Re: Siri keeps reverting to using Samantha instead of the new female US English Siri voice in iOS 8.

So, I connected to Wi-Fi, and still didn't see the options for the new voices. I turned off the phone and turned it back on again, and I'm still not seeing those voices. Any advice? I don't want to turn ffn Siri and turn it back on again, because I don't want to lose all the settings I have set

Re: favorite games

thank you, simon. if they are accessible to braille users, I would be happy to try. so I need to make sure for all games to be played in brialle display. since I am deafbind and I cannot hera voice. plese advise. thank you1 -Original Message- From: goshawk on horseback Sent:

Re: GPS And Data Usage

If you live in a built over area like L. A. or NYC, the street maps will not change, so even if you have maps that are a year or two old, they will still work. I have the Trekker Maestro, with maps that are perhaps 3 years old or older, and in my area, they are still good. The things that

Re: Calls: EndingCalls-iPhone

I guess it's official name is something like the Sleep/wake button. On Oct 24, 2015, at 5:56 PM, Paul and Paula Jordan wrote: By the "power button" do you mean the home button or the lock button? Thanks. God bless! Paula and Boston -Original Message- From:

Re: fun topic for the weekend: best iPhone games

i never was a gamer until I bought my first iPhone. I love 7 Little Words, IAssociate 2, clever clues, and Trivia Crack. Lately, I have been addicted to Blindfold Bowling and Blindfold Wild Card. Yesterday I installed Blindfold War, and that game is going to drive me crazy, but I love it. If

Re: moving apps using a bt keyboard

How to you delete the app once you’ve pressed that keystroke? I’d also like to know how you move it, too. And don’t say use settings. lol :) > On Oct 24, 2015, at 5:16 PM, Alex Stone wrote: > > I know the vo+ > shift+m keystroke so that I can delete an app, but How do I

Re: Reply all

I get a forward in a cancel in the print button. Jenn and Kumi > On Oct 24, 2015, at 9:12 AM, Rajmund wrote: > > Hello, > What happens, if you flick to the left or the right from the reply button? > > - Original Message - > From: Jennie Facer

RE: Reply all

Did the group change the way they handle Emails? For example, on this group, if you hit reply, it goes to the group. If you hit reply all, it goes to the group and to the individual, or at least it is supposed to. Did the iDevices group change so when you hit reply it goes to the individual

RE: Siri keeps reverting to using Samantha instead of the new female US English Siri voice in iOS 8.

Are you connected to Wi-Fi? It won't download the voice unless you are connected to Wi-Fi. Richard -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of englishride...@gmail.com Sent: Saturday, October 24, 2015 1:51 PM To: VIPhone Email List

Re: Reply all

Hello, I'm doing a reply-all. But, the to field reports: viphone@googlegroups.com;viphone@googlegroups.com So I don't think it'll go to the person, or if it does, its client dependent. - Original Message - From: Richard Turner To: viphone@googlegroups.com

Re: Siri keeps reverting to using Samantha instead of the new female US English Siri voice in iOS 8.

Hello, Yes. The voice is not at the language, it is below, I believe. - Original Message - From: englishride...@gmail.com To: VIPhone Email List Date: Saturday, October 24, 2015 9:50 pm Subject: Siri keeps reverting to using Samantha instead of the new female

RE: Calls: EndingCalls-iPhone

By the "power button" do you mean the home button or the lock button? Thanks. God bless! Paula and Boston -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Tom Rash Sent: Saturday, October 24, 2015 9:31 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com

RE: Calls: Ending Calls-iPhone

Hi, When I had vision I had my 5S configured so I could quickly hit my home button three times and have a choice of reversing color as well as turning voiceover on or off. Now that I no longer can see an iPhone screen I only use the turn voiceover on or off occasionally if the phone misbehaves.

RE: Mark on iOS 9.1, So Far

I tried newer voices on 9.0 and decided that I like Alex still the best. He is the only man in my life, reads me to sleep often, keeps me informed and at a rate I can tolerate. My old iPad Mini is stuck with Samantha, I have tolerated her for years on a phone, on other devices, have never

Siri keeps reverting to using Samantha instead of the new female US English Siri voice in iOS 8.

I've managed to make Sire use the new US English female voice again, but it's regerted back to using Samantha ... again. I haven't touched Siri settings, except to put things back to the way I'd had them set before, but it's gone back to using Samantha once more. I haven't done anything to it.

Re: favorite games

Is there a poker game similar to the hand held pocker games that sighted people can play that u don't bet on u just earn money by choosing right cards? On 10/24/15, goshawk on horseback wrote: > there are a good few blackjack and poker accessible titles out

RE: texting

Yes, what Chris said. Also, if they don't have an iPhone, make sure SMS is on in your settings since they can't receive iMessages. And, if you want to send pictures, make sure MMS is also turned on. and you need to make sure that SMS is turned on in settings Richard -Original Message-

RE: Calls: EndingCalls-iPhone

Hello Sieghard, While I agree with you in that I do not find it difficult to either answer or hang up a call, on iPhone, I will say that I do greatly appreciate the hardware button call and answer feature on my A T & T Samsung Galaxy S6. I use my S6 for most of my business calls and when I

Re: Siri keeps reverting to using Samantha instead of the new female US English Siri voice in iOS 8.

Hello, What happens if you go right below language? - Original Message - From: englishride...@gmail.com To: "viphone@googlegroups.com" Date: Saturday, October 24, 2015 11:01 pm Subject: Re: Siri keeps reverting to using Samantha instead of the new female US

favorite games

Hi all. Here are my favorite games. 7 Little Words Trivia Crack Dice World Hanging with Friends Blindfold Crazy Eights and WildCard Blindfold Bowling I've not been much of a gamer since getting an IPhone. -- Rebecca and Zeb email: rilni...@gmail.com -- The following information is important

Re: ACCESSIBLE METRONOME

Hi, I have downloaded this app and can set the time signature and tempo, but cannot figure out how to get the metronome to start playing? Any tips? Many thanks, Brett. Sent from Brett's iPhone > On Oct 25, 2015, at 7:29 AM, Marie Lyons wrote: > > Thanks, I

Voices Was Re: Mark on iOS 9.1, So Far

Yeah. I also like Alex. Sometimes I'll use the Siri voices or Daniel, but I start leaning back towards Alex. I don't get what's so "Creepy" about him. Is it the fact that he takes breaths? I wish more voices would do that. I've said for years that I think it would be cool if Apple made a female

Re: favorite games

Premium Video Poker by Pangia Games, the same developer of Dice World, is a good choice. -Original Message- From: Amy Johnson Sent: Saturday, October 24, 2015 8:35 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: favorite games Is there a poker game similar to the hand held pocker games

Re: favorite games

I only use the voice, so really couldn't say. Simon - Original Message - From: "Paul Richard McGann" To: Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2015 12:40 AM Subject: Re: favorite games thank you, simon. if they are accessible to braille users, I

Re: favorite games

I really couldn't say, the only accessible poker titles I am aware of, are the ones I mentioned earlier, and I haven't actually got round to playing with them yet. Simon - Original Message - From: "Amy Johnson" To: Sent: Sunday, October

Re: favorite games

this dev also does a blackjack title, Premium blackjack. Simon - Original Message - From: "MamaPeach" To: Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2015 2:29 AM Subject: Re: favorite games Premium Video Poker by Pangia Games, the same developer of

Re: Notification Center

No issues on either the 5s or the iPad Mini 2. On 24/10/2015 01:18, Brian Fischler wrote: Does anyone else have a lot of issues with the Notification Center freezing up and trouble flicking around when in Today view? I thought this may have been device specific on my 5S, but now am on the 6S

Re: voiceover languages

Hello! Yes, Dutch is very similar to Afrikaans, I agree with you. I'm using Dutch too and Like the voice. Olya Verstuurd vanaf mijn iPhone > Op 24 okt. 2015 om 09:40 heeft multi 85 het volgende > geschreven: > > just use Dutch > >> On 10/24/15, Robert Doc

Re: better finger print identification in IOS 9.1

No. You only need one. > On Oct 24, 2015, at 4:05 AM, 'Ray T. Mahorney' via VIPhone > wrote: > > does it need to have more than one fingerprint on file? > > > Ray T. Mahorney > WA4WGA > > From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf

Re: Calls: EndingCalls-iPhone

It still works for me on iOS9.1, but I have a 5C. Cheryl Be joyful always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 24, 2015, at 12:36 AM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: >

RE: better finger print identification in IOS 9.1

does it need to have more than one fingerprint on file? Ray T. Mahorney WA4WGA From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Paul and Paula Jordan Sent: Saturday, October 24, 2015 1:27 To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: better finger print

Re: Another Small Bug that May Be Related to the Loss of Automatic Time Announcement in iOS 9.1

Hi Sieghard, That’s interesting, I get no unlock sound when I unlock either with my fingerprint, or by entering my passcode. In fact, I believe the sound you’re hearing is the VoiceOver sound for when a screen changes, which in my use, doesn’t always play either, depending on how fast the

Re: voiceover languages

just use Dutch On 10/24/15, Robert Doc Wright wrote: > who can persons living in South Africa contact to inquire whether > Africanz will be incorporated in the voiceover languages? > -- > Jesus says, follow me and I'll help you through the rough spots. > the world

Re: A Quick Word On Beta Testing

Hi, I have never had the freezing issue, not even in iOs 9.0. Every now and then, sound has been routed to the phone rather than the headset but turning off the headset and then on again has solved this for me. This was on my iPhone 6+, haven’t had the chance to test this on my 6s+ as of yet.

Re: Unlocking a 4s to give to a family member

I believe so, because mine was refurbished but it wouldn't hurt to try. > On Oct 23, 2015, at 10:03 AM, Kimber Gardner > wrote: > > Hi Joseph, > > Apple will do that even though it isn't a new iPhone? > > On 10/22/15, joseph hudson wrote: >>

Re: Notification Center

Hi, Confirmed here too, no issues whatsoever. Sounds like an incompatible widget. /Krister > 24 okt. 2015 kl. 06:40 skrev Sieghard Weitzel : > > Hi Brian, > > No issues here on my 6S and I still have my 5S and never noticed any > sluggishness. > > > -Original

Re: Has anyone tried this?

Hi Kinber, Thanks for responding and giving this one a try! I get the same results as you, but it does look like it should be doable if only I have found, once "keyboard" is chosen, that I do get letters in the edit field, but it is very hit and miss and I can't seem to find how to

Re: Has anyone tried this?

Sandy, I sent the developer an email yesterday and will let you know when I hear back. I've had good luck doing the crossword in the guardian on my laptop. What other online crosswords have worked well for you? Thanks, Kimber On 10/24/15, 'Sandratomkins' via VIPhone

Re: A Quick Word On Beta Testing

Hello, For me, its even more than a good 30 seconds. - Original Message - From: Christopher Chaltain To: viphone@googlegroups.com Date: Saturday, October 24, 2015 1:26 am Subject: Re: A Quick Word On Beta Testing > > > Well maybe it's because I'm using a iPhone 4S

Re: Another Small Bug that May Be Related to the Loss of Automatic Time Announcement in iOS 9.1

Hello, I have an iPad, without a password, and I get the lock unlock sounds. - Original Message - From: Daniel Miller To: viphone@googlegroups.com Date: Saturday, October 24, 2015 12:52 pm Subject: Re: Another Small Bug that May Be Related to the Loss of Automatic

Apple ID verification prompt asking for 2FA recovery key?

Hi all, A couple days ago, my iPhone (running 9.1) asked for my Apple ID password. I thought nothing of it, until it then wanted my two factor authentication recovery key. My understanding is that this key is for recovery only, if I forget my password or am otherwise locked out of my account.